The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 17,600
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI is 0.7 inches longer, 4.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
67.2
76.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
67.2 in
Width
71.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
102.4
169.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.4 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2612 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
18.83 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
NH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
108 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
24.19 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
743 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
87.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft